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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 448.48 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 448.48 and 258.54 is: 357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 448.48 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/448.48 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 448.48 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 115,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,948.73/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.09

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